If you think someone is abusing or committing fraud against the Maryland WIC Program, you can let WIC know. Some examples of fraud and abuse include:

Participants who:

Sell or give away WIC checks.

Sell or give away formula or foods purchased with WIC checks.

Lie about income or family size when applying for WIC.

Buy non-WIC food with WIC checks.

Trade WIC checks for other items or cash.

​Vendors who:

Buy WIC checks for cash.

Accept WIC checks for non-wic food.

Accept WIC checks for payment for past purchases.

Accept WIC checks for credit.

Are not WIC authorized but accept WIC checks anyway.

Overcharge for WIC food.

How to contact WIC

You can tell WIC about someone you know or suspect of Program abuse by:

Calling the Toll Free Maryland WIC Hotline at 1-800-242-4942. The operator will transfer you to WIC customer service, available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You do not have to give your name.